<i>Kodamaea ohmeri</i> Leg Skin Ulcer Infection in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report

Abstract

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> <i>Kodamaea ohmeri</i> is an emerging fungus recognised as an important pathogen in immunocompromised hosts, responsible for life-threatening infections. <b><i>Case Presentation:</i></b> We describe a case of a 69-year-old immunocompetent man with a long history of leg skin ulcers infected by <i>K. ohmeri.</i> This is the first case of leg wounds infected by <i>K. ohmeri</i> in an immunocompetent patient. The infection was successfully treated with voriconazole 200 mg daily. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Though rare, <i>K. ohmeri</i> should be considered in patients with skin ulcers that are poorly responsive to medical treatment, even if not immunocompromised.